The 103,000-acre spread on the eastern edge of the San Luis Valley in the south of the state, a 3⅓-hour drive from Denver.  Composed of meadows, wetlands and cottonwood groves the backdrop is scenically therapeutic, the property overlooking the Sangre de Cristo mountains and the huge rolling sand dunes that make up the Great Sand Dunes National Park. A genuine working operation, there is always plenty of cattle work to be done, and on Zapata´s "Restorative Retreat" you can combine the cowhand lifestyle with daily guided breathwork and restorative movement. Taught by a licensed therapist and master coach in the wellness modality XPT, this is an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of how your body responds to stress and anxiety, the retreat equipping you with the skills you need to move through life confidently and peacefully. Offering a boutique retreat for everyone, at Zapata, the ranch's special stays focus on everything from branding and horsemanship through to writing and painting.  Departing May to October.

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